Location
This is a unique opportunity to experience
and explore the Kalahari and Makgadigadi
National Park. Jack's Camp offers permanent
camp facilities and endless vistas of rolling
golden grasslands and palm lined desert. A
visit to the area is essential for anyone
interested in evolution and the origins and
explanation of the Okavango
Delta and Botswana's big picture. It is
a complete desert experience focusing on species
unique to the area such as Gemsbok, Brown
Hyena and Springbok, as well as geology, archaeology
and anthropology of the Kalahari and Makgadgadi
Pans.
Activities
Fly-In, Safari Lodge, Desert, Wildlife, Game
Drives, Safari, Walking /Hiking, Photography,
Birding, LuxuryTented Camp
Attractions
The Makgadigadi is one of the most important
wetland sites remaining in Africa. In the
wet season, the Makgadigadi Pans fill with
water which attracts huge flocks of Flamingos
and other wading birds.
The area is also the only place in Southern
Africa where one is often able to see migration
herds of tens of thousands of Wildebeest and
Zebra, followed by predators. Although the
migrations do occur in other areas of Botswana,
the tree cover prohibits a view of the magnitude
that you are able to see at Jack's camp because
of the exposed nature of the surrounding grassland.
Facilities
Jack's Camp was originally established in
the 60's by Ralph's father, the late Jack
Bousfield, who lived there for many years.
The camp has been completely refurbished in
a traditional East African 40's safari style.
Authentic, but comfortable and stylish, including
thoughtful details. These provide roomy, classic
styled tents with private bucket showers and
flush loos, set into a palm grove creating
an oasis of civilisation in what can be the
harshest of stark environments.
Additional Information
Many of the guides at Jack's Camp are qualified
Zoologists/Geologists, often working on PhD
research. As such, they are most able to convey
all the nuances of the desert and the adaptations
of its inhabitants which are considered to
be the most interesting features of the environment.
The Makgadigadi is a relic of one of the world's
largest lakes which dried up thousands of
years ago as a result of the continued shifting
of the earth's crust. When the Pans are dry,
to travel where conventional vehicles cannot,
and to guard against scarring the Pan's crust,
four wheeler quad bikes are used. Venturing
far into the middle of the Pans, you are able
to explore remote archaeological sites, periodically
discovering sites never before documented
such as fossil beds of extinct giant zebra
and hippo. Extra: For groups of four or more,
five night safaris are arranged with fly-camping
by quad-bike to Kubu Island. A fascinating
granite island studded with Baobabs erupting
from the pan floor, inhabited by San salt
miners until as recently as the 1950's. Theories
of how and when this vast geographical phenomenon
was formed, vary. As some of the mysteries
are unravelled and provide the sophisticated
traveller a first class traditional safari,
let your interpretation be the judge of this.
Children Policy
· Toddlers (0 - 3 years) welcome
· Children (4 - 12 years) welcome
· Children over 12 welcome
Location
· Game/Wildlife Reserve
Check In Before: 14:00
Check Out Before: 11:00
